hospice in Ellijay, GA
Compassus-North Georgia II
583 Highland Crossing, Suite 120, Ellijay, GA 30540 · (706) 686-5244
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Compassus-North Georgia II at a glance
Compassus-North Georgia II is a for-profit hospice in Ellijay, Georgia (Gilmer County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Georgia average of 3.9.
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 73 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- June 29, 2009
- County
- Gilmer County
- CMS Certification Number
- 111682
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 88% | 82.9% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 93% | 84.7% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 84% | 78.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 77% | 78.5% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 90.7% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 82.5% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 90.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 98.3% | 92.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 68.2% | 61% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.8 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 73 | 62 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Compassus-North Georgia II
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For-profit
★★★★★4Above average- Not rated
Appalachian Hospice & Palliative Care
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Not ratedAdoration Hospice
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Not rated- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Compassus-North Georgia II's rating?
Compassus-North Georgia II has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Georgia hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Compassus-North Georgia II and how do I contact it?
Compassus-North Georgia II is at 583 Highland Crossing, Suite 120, Ellijay, GA 30540. Phone: (706) 686-5244.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.